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Section 1 Intro and Overview
These precautions and directions should be used only as an information source for planning
your Aurora LS deployment. Avoid personal injury and equipment damage by following
accepted safety practices.
Floor Loading
CAUTION
: Ensure proper floor support and ensure that the floor loading specifications are
adhered to. Failure to do so may result in physical injury or damage to the equipment and the
facility.
Deployment of rack servers, related equipment, and cables exceeds 1800 pounds for a single
42U rack.
External cable weight contributes to overall weight of the rack installation. Carefully consider
cable weight in all designs
Installation Requirement
CAUTION
: Be aware of the center of gravity and tipping hazards. Installation should be
such that a hazardous stability condition is avoided due to uneven loading. We recommend
that the rack footings extend 10 inches from the front and back of any rack equipments 22U or
higher.
Adequate stabilization measures are required. Ensure that the entire rack assembly is properly
secured and that all personnel are trained in proper maintenance and operation procedures.
Tipping hazards include personal injury and death.
Power Input and Grounding
CAUTION
: Ensure your installation has adequate power supply and branch circuit
protection.
Check nameplate ratings to assure there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have
an effect on over current protection and supply wiring. Reliable grounding of this equipment
must be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections when
connecting to power strips, rather than direct connections to the branch circuit.
Thermal Dissipation Requirement
CAUTION
: Thermal dissipation requirements of this equipment deployment mandate
minimum unrestricted airspace of three inches in both the front and the rear. The ambient
within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such that the amount
of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised. The maximum temperature for the
equipment in this environment is 122°F (50°C). Consideration should be given to the
maximum rated ambient.
1.4.2 Installation Sequence
CAUTION
It is strongly recommended to securely fasten the mounting rack to the floor or
wall to eliminate any possibility of tipping of the rack. This is especially important if you decide
to install several Aurora LS chassis’ in the top of the rack.
A brief overview of Aurora LS installation follows:
1. Select an appropriate site for the rack.
2. Unpack the Aurora LS and rack mounting hardware.
3. Attach the rack mounting hardware to the rack and to the Aurora LS.
